{"product_id":"mao-feng-long-march-green-tea","title":"MAO FENG LONG MARCH","description":"Lightly astringent with a touch of oak cask. A superb example of premium March green tea from northern Fujian Province. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on whom you talk to, 1934 was either a terrible year, or a great year, to be in the Chinese Communist Army. That was the year Mai Zedong, in an effort to escape annihilation at the hands of the army of Chiang Kai-Shek embarked with his troops on an 8000 km, 370 day trek through the outer wilds of China. Without glossing over the hardships experienced by his men, suffice it to say that if you didn't like walking, it was terrible, but on the other hand, if you didn't want to die, it was great. The grueling march crossed mountains, rivers and endless grasslands and passed through countless hundreds of towns and villages. To make matters even more difficult, food for the soldiers was generally scarce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the Long March, depending on whom you talk to, Mao was either great or terrible. During the march however, he did institute a policy that became the inspiration for this tea. The policy was called the Eight Points of Attention, the spirit of which was for his soldiers not to harm the peasants in anyway, show them disrespect or steal their food, no matter how hungry and tired they grew. Years later, a Fujian tea producer who's family had housed a garrison of Mao's soldiers decided to honor Mao's apparent thoughtfulness, naming his prized traditional Mao Feng tea after the Long March\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike everything else in the story, Mao's rise to power was also arguably great or terrible. What is not arguable is the incredible quality and flavor of Long March Mao Feng. Mao Feng literally translated means \u003cem\u003eFur Peak\u003c\/em\u003e owing to the mountainous region in which it is grown and the light fuzz that appears on the tea buds before they are picked. Interestingly, in keeping with the \u003cem\u003eMarch \u003c\/em\u003etheme, this tea is only plucked and produced during the month of March. As such, with its limited production, quality and nuance can change from year to year the way fine wines of different vintages display subtle shifts in character. Mao Feng Long March is an excellent example of the high quality traditional teas still being produced by the smaller niche producers of Fujian. Brew a pot today and raise a toast to the great... or terrible... revolution!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujian Province\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mao Feng\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000' ft.- 2000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly astringent with a touch of oak cask. A superb example of premium March green tea from northern Fujian Province.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear and pale highlighting premium leaf quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180'F or 90'C. Place 1 teaspoon of leaves in you cup and let the tea steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. Once the water level is low - add more water, and so on and so on - until the flavor of the tea is exhausted. Look at the pattern of the leaves in the brew - they foretell life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1\/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1223932925,"sku":"470-100","price":14.86,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1223932929,"sku":"470-250","price":28.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1223932933,"sku":"470-500","price":43.74,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1223932937,"sku":"470-1000","price":82.53,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/470.jpeg?v=1442449124","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/mao-feng-long-march-green-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}